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Hampton narrows short-term rental rules, creates ‘homestay’ category and reduces separation requirement
Summary
The City Council approved three zoning amendments that define a resident-occupied 'homestay' rental, add homestays to the use table with administrative permitting, and reduce short‑term rental separation from 500 to 300 feet; residents voiced concerns about noise, parking and absentee owners during the public hearing.
Hampton City Council on Aug. 14 adopted three zoning changes that separate 'homestay' rentals from short‑term rentals and ease separation limits for short‑term rental permits.
The council voted to add a defined homestay rental as a resident‑occupied dwelling that may rent a single bedroom to transient guests (stays of 30 days or less) and to allow that use by zoning administrator permit in specified single‑family and attached housing districts. Under the ordinance, the operator must live in the home as a primary resident, provide proof of residency upon request, post an approved floor plan and fact sheet, supply…
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